Abstract

Background.

Perceiving universal order through "geometric-harmonic vision" is an inherited ability we all possess. "Both our organs of perception and the phenomenal world we perceive seem to be best understood as systems of pure pattern, or as geometric structures of form and proportion."(Lawlor,1982) It is evident that every atom or molecule is constantly being replaced. It takes from 5 to 7 years for the body to replicate every atom. Amongst this instability we find order. This thesis will provide an explanation of the Golden Mean through mathematics, art, nature and visual perception.

Methods and Results.

The Website project, will consist of an introductory page explaining and supporting the concept of the Golden mean. Subcategories demonstrating proof of the Golden Mean will provide information from various textual and visual sources. The Golden Mean or Phi is best described as a straight line divided into two unequal segments. The relationship of the small segment of the line to the large segment of the line is in the same proportion as the relationship of the large segment to the whole. It is expressed mathematically as the geometric ratio of 1: 1.61803…

The subcategories include Mathematics, Nature, Art, and Visual Perception and Psychology. Here a technical or mathematical description of the "divine proportion or phi" will be illustrated. Images and graphics will be provided to further elaborate the ideas that have been practiced, starting from the Ancient times through to present day computer technology.

Conclusions.

With a background in the sciences, I have learned that the scientific and mathematical laws directly apply to the creation of art and the perception of what we find to be "aesthetically pleasing". You cannot create something new unless you use the knowledge acquired from the old ways and experiences. By ignoring this information, you are interfering with the evolutionary process. History teaches us the wrongs that we must make right…and the rights that we must make wrong. This will be demonstrated with comparison of the golden mean proportions and it’s relation to art.

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